Al works inside organizations and with executives, leaders and managers to sense and respond to changes in the workplace. He’s passionate about working with leaders to design human-first workplaces, and helping leaders and their executive teams build cultures and organizations that maximize the potential and performance of their people.

Al researches, writes, and speaks to executives and leaders across the corporate, higher education and association sectors on leadership development, workplace trends, and company culture,  and his thinking and insights have been published in outlets such as Fast Company, Business Insider, The World Economic Forum, Inc and Time Magazine. 

As a visionary business leader with an intimate understanding of people, products, and markets, Anthony has dedicated his career to empowering startups and tech companies of all sizes to unlock their full growth potential. He founded KAE.ai, an innovative AI-based HR platform that is revolutionizing the very fabric of work. By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology with forward-thinking HR strategies, they are propelling organizations into the future.

Dr. Beverly Kaye is recognized internationally as one of the most knowledgeable
and practical professionals in the areas of career development, employee
engagement and retention. Her contribution to the field of engagement and
retention includes the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em:
Getting Good People to Stay, which is now in its 6th edition. Her recent books in
the career development field include Up is Not the Only Way and Help Them
Grow or Watch Them Go, which provided overwhelmed managers with a way to
blend career conversations into their everyday routine. In 2018, ATD honors
Beverly Kaye with their Lifetime Achievement Award recognizing her advanced
knowledge and extensive practice across the talent development field.” In 2018,
ISA awards Dr. Kaye their Thought Leadership Award for her body of work in the
support of work-related learning and performance. 

Bob Gerard is a thirty-year-plus learning industry veteran who has held pretty much every role imaginable in the learning space at one time or another. Currently, Bob leads the Learning Ingenuity team within Accenture’s HR organization, which is essentially “research and development for how Accenture people learn better.” Bob is also the co-host of The Learning Geeks podcast, a program that reaches thousands of learning professionals around the world. He lives in Long Beach, California with his wife Sherri, a cat, and a pretty cool home arcade.

Carlos Butler-Vale is a seasoned executive and culture strategist with deep expertise in human resources, employee engagement, and leadership development. With a track record of leading culture transformation and people strategy at global brands like McDonald’s and Constellation Brands, Carlos now advises organizations through his consultancy, helping leaders align culture with business performance. He is also the co-host of Corporate Cafecito, a podcast focused on workplace culture, leadership, and the Latino professional experience. Passionate about creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces, Carlos brings warmth, candor, and a sharp business lens to every conversation.

JD Dillon began his career on the frontline, managing movie theaters and theme parks. With 25 years of experience leading operations and L&D at dynamic organizations like Disney, AMC and Kaplan, he has become a recognized authority on performance enablement and a passionate advocate for improving the employee experience. As the Chief Learning Officer of Axonify, JD develops technology and services that empower over 4 million frontline workers worldwide to perform at their best every day. A sought-after speaker, author and advisor, he specializes in ecosystem strategy and AI-enabled practices through his LearnGeek brand. JD’s latest book, The Modern Learning Ecosystem, offers a personal, practical, hilarious perspective on L&D’s evolving role in today’s workplace.

Jennifer Brown (she/her) is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, author, and expert in diversity and inclusion. 

Jennifer is the bestselling author of four books, starting with "Inclusion" and culminating in her award-winning "How to Be an Inclusive Leader,". She also co- authored the book "Beyond Diversity," a Wall Street Journal bestseller. 

As a sought-after keynote speaker, Jennifer addresses creating cultures of belonging and the future of work.

Jennifer also serves on DEI advisory boards for Sparks & Honey, L'Oreal, and the Gates Foundation. Her podcast, "The Will to Change," has nearly 15,000 monthly listeners. 

Jennifer currently lives in New York with her partner of 25 years, Michelle. More about Jennifer can be found at www.jenniferbrownspeaks.com 

Naphtali Bryant is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and leadership development consultant with over 20 years of experience helping leaders and teams thrive through complexity and build high-performance habits that drive thriving cultures. At RAC Leadership, he partners with high-performing executives across industries to create more human-centered, high-impact organizations. His background includes senior roles in learning, talent, and HR at Netflix, Warner Bros., ZoomInfo, ServiceTitan, and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Naphtali brings a unique blend of insight, empathy, and real-world results to every engagement—and is known for creating space where leaders and teams grow with courage, clarity, and connection.  

LinkedIn Profile:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/naphtalibryant

As a Global Talent Advisor and Inclusive Workplace Culture Consultant, Stacey Gordon anchors action using change management principles while facilitating mindset shifts. She combines concepts of recruiting, career development, diversity and workplace culture to focus on reworking how companies work; including how they inclusively recruit, hire and engage employees, effectively creating inclusion and belonging for all. Through her company, Rework Work, she has worked with executive leaders and people managers from companies such as American Express, Kia Motors, HP, GE, Roku, The Obama Foundation and many others to deliver education, coaching and consulting that supports organizational change and leadership development in furtherance of creating inclusive workplace cultures.